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The Lions Club float with its enthusiastic water squirters was one of the more popular entries in the Canada Day parade in Alexandria, where despite scorching temperatures, huge crowds lined the streets to take in the annual bash. More coverage in the July 4 edition of The News.

Today's high school sports events have been postponed due to the heat warning that continues for our area.

The SD&G high school tennis championships were to be contested today in Cornwall. The matches will instead be played Oct. 3.

Speaking for the SDGAA, Jamie Carr explains, "We are concerned about the safety of our students as the temperature is expected to be close to 40 with humidity. Next week looks much better. Sorry for the inconvenience I know this causes but the safety of our athletes is the number one concern."

The other impacted event is the kickoff to the junior football six-on-six season. It was to take place at Glengarry DHS in Alexandria.

The convenor has revised the schedule to move these games to Monday, Oct. 16. The Gaels will instead kick off their season on Oct. 4 in Carleton Place.

Environment Canada this afternoon issued a heat warning for our area. Hot and humid conditions are expected to continue through Monday.

From the EC announcement:

First heat event of the season beginning Sunday. Temperatures are expected to be near 31 degrees Sunday and Monday with overnight lows near 20 degrees, providing little relief from the heat during this timeframe.

Temperatures are expected to fall below heat warning criteria by the middle of this week.

The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.

Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place. Seek a cool place such as a tree-shaded area, swimming pool, shower or bath, or air-conditioned spot like a public building. Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the next few days, stating, "Humidex values reaching near 40 are expected."

The announcement goes on to say, "Heat and humidity will arrive Tuesday over the regions with high temperatures reaching near 32 degrees until Thursday. Night time lows will also be warm in the 19 to 21 degree range Tuesday and Wednesday nights. There may be temporary relief from the heat due to showers or thunderstorms. Cooler weather will arrive by Friday."

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning this afternoon for our region.

There is little break forecast in the coming days, with high temperatures of 32 and 34 Celsius predicted for tomorrow and Wednesday, respectively. Late afternoons and evenings, starting today, may see some shower or thunderstorm activity.

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